{"product_id":"pinky-the-story-of-north-dakotas-first-aerial-combat-ace-on-guadalcanal-9781492881704","title":"Pinky: The Story of North Dakota's First Aerial Combat Ace on Guadalcanal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican history is full of heroes: individuals who went above and beyond to ensure the safety and freedom of others. In some cases, they paid the ultimate price.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the story of one such forgotten warrior, a World War II US Navy fighter pilot charged with defending Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, and other lands against Japanese air attacks with the Cactus Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe was Lieutenant Francis Register, also known as \"Pinky\"-and while he did not survive to speak of his actions during the war, this navy ace fought for his country to the point of exhaustion and beyond. His bravery earned him a Distinguished Flying Cross, two Air Medals, and a Purple Heart, the latter three awarded posthumously.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFortunately for readers, Lt. Register went against wartime regulations and kept a diary, documenting his daily life, fears, and frustrations while serving in the war. Along with interviews and surviving family members, this diary was used as one of the primary sources for this valuable look at a real American hero, affectionately penned by triple e-Lit award winning author William Franklin Hook, MD, author of \u003ci\u003eNever Subdued\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDesert Storm Diary\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Franklin Hook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.62d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781492881704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Franklin Hook, MD, is a retired physician and radiologist, as well as both a US Navy and US Army veteran; he commanded the 311th Evacuation Hospital during the first Persian Gulf War. He currently lives in Hot Springs, South Dakota.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHis military career includes three years of active duty with the navy, including one year of sea duty, and service as a reserve army officer. He is a member of the American Legion as well as a lifetime member of the VFW.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHook is a graduate of Stanford University and the Jefferson Medical College of Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is also an Associate Professor of Radiology (retired) at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe is the award winning author of \u003ci\u003eNever Subdued\u003c\/i\u003e, a true narrative history of the Philippine-American War, and \u003ci\u003eDesert Storm Diary\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also written multiple medical articles for various journals, and one medical textbook on CD-ROM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45415487864947,"sku":"9781492881704","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_05bd5e7b-78ae-4629-af22-cd2548a568b2.jpg?v=1787919576","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/pinky-the-story-of-north-dakotas-first-aerial-combat-ace-on-guadalcanal-9781492881704","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}